Match each definition with the correct term.
-bulimia nervosa
A)eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight
B)eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating
C)excessive body fat
D)medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity
E)physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS

Question

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Binge eating is a key characteristic of bulimia nervosa.

Answer: A  
 Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight.

Answer: C 
 Obesity refers to excessive body fat.

Answer: D 
 The medical specialty concerned with preventing obesity is called obesity medicine.

Answer: E 
 Physical wasting away due to diseases such as AIDS is known as cachexia. It is not related to the other terms listed.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term